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Abergwesyn Valley – The Towy Bridge Inn loop from Pwll Yr Hyddod

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Abergwesyn Valley – The Towy Bridge Inn loop from Pwll Yr Hyddod

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Abergwesyn Valley – The Towy Bridge Inn loop from Pwll Yr Hyddod

04:06

58.2km

990m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Nant Irfon National Nature Reserve

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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20.1 km

Caffi Sosban

Highlight • Cafe

Great friendly cafe with a lovely garden.

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22.2 km

Irfon Valley Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A beautiful narrow road that winds up the Irfon valley from Llanwrtyd to Abergwesyn.

This is a quiet valley, often with its own microclimate.

On a good day in the …

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28.4 km

Abergwesyn Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

One of the most beautiful stretches of road in Wales or maybe the world, this valley from Abergwesyn to the well-known and much feared Devil's Staircase is an incredible place …

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32.4 km

Devil's Staircase Gravel Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

An alternative climb up the infamous Devil's Staircase, but up the gravel fire road.

Gradients are more gentle than the road climb and the surface is good enough for slick tyres in good, dry conditions, so no gravel bike required!

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45.9 km

View of Llyn Brianne Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Llyn Brianne is a beautiful place for a bike ride. You can stop here or carry around to the view point on the opposite side

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52.0 km

Dinas

Forest

54.8 km

Rhandirmwyn Bridge

Highlight • River

Built in 1913 the Rhandirmwyn Bridge links the two sides of the Towy valley by this rivetted girder road bridge. On the southern side you'll find the Towy Bridge Inn, a lovely riverside pub.

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54.9 km

The Towy Bridge Inn

Highlight • Pub

Delightful rural riverside location. Real ales usually from Welsh breweries. There is a large outdoor seating area with views across the river. Popular with walkers, bikers, cyclists and dogs welcome too!

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55.7 km

Brynglas Cottage

Highlight • Rest Area

We stayed here early in the year with two friends for a winter escape to this gorgeous valley and were treated to a weekend of glorious weather! The host Frede …

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58.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.0 km

10.7 km

2.20 km

387 m

Surfaces

28.7 km

26.9 km

2.58 km

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Monday 1 June

17°C

10°C

69 %

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Abergwesyn Valley – The Towy Bridge Inn loop from Pwll Yr Hyddod

Caffi Sosban

Irfon Valley Road

Abergwesyn Valley

Devil's Staircase Gravel Climb

View of Llyn Brianne Reservoir

Rhandirmwyn Bridge

The Towy Bridge Inn

Brynglas Cottage

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